About
Vision
There is a massive gap between hobby drones that are affordable but limited, and professional or military-grade drones that are powerful but prohibitively expensive. Ugly Drone fills this gap with a field-configurable, ultra-low-cost platform that is modular, 3D-printable, and disposable if necessary.
Key Features
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Field Printable & Assembled
All structural parts are 3D-printable with basic filament, enabling local production in austere environments. No need to ship delicate airframes—just ship the files. -
Highly Modular
Designed as a stackable ecosystem. Frames, payload bays, AI computers, FPV cameras, batteries, and mission modules can be swapped in minutes. -
Configurable Mission Profiles
- Simple FPV Drone: Static payload, reconnaissance, or loutering munitions.
- Payload Carrier: Drop-and-go missions for supply, mine fields creation or sensor deployment.
- Autonomous/AI Drone: Companion computer or mission module adds autonomous targeting, following, or pre-programmed routes.
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Extremely Affordable
Base cost is so low that operators don't care if one is lost. A single unit is dramatically cheaper than a DJI, let alone military-grade solutions. -
Boxy, Rugged Design
Prioritizes ease of manufacture and repair over aesthetics—flat panels, simple mounts, and standardized connectors. -
Portable Ecosystem
Modules and airframes pack neatly into standard transport boxes for rapid deployment.